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Five "National Night Out" events are scheduled in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 4 as part of a nationwide effort to heighten crime and drug-prevention awareness, strengthen communities, build partnerships between neighborhoods and the Police Department, and send a message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime. Live music, food and beverages, and a variety of kid-friendly events are scheduled, along with appearances by McGruff the Crime Dog and Herky, the University of Iowa mascot.